Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery

1. Must have an MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
2. Must have completed an accredited General Surgery residency or equivalent surgical training.
3. Must meet the eligibility requirements for advanced fellowship training at Cedars-Sinai.
4. Must satisfy applicable California medical licensure and credentialing requirements.
5. International medical graduates must meet the applicable Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) requirements.
6. Must fulfill any additional requirements established by the Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship program.

The Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is a one-year advanced training program focused on comprehensive management of colorectal and anorectal conditions. Fellows gain hands-on experience in colorectal surgery, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, anorectal procedures, inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, pelvic floor disorders, and enterostomal care. The program also includes multidisciplinary conferences, colorectal cancer tumor boards, journal clubs, clinical case discussions, and research activities to develop advanced clinical and academic skills in colon and rectal surgery.

1. Submit the required fellowship application to Cedars-Sinai.
2. Provide the required curriculum vitae, personal statement, academic records, residency information, and letters of recommendation.
3. Submit applicable United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), medical license, and credentialing documents.
4. International medical graduates must provide applicable ECFMG documentation.
5. The fellowship program reviews completed applications and shortlists eligible candidates.
6. Shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview.
7. Selected candidates complete the required Cedars-Sinai Graduate Medical Education appointment and credentialing process.